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Patent GB-190116042-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Quantity Meter.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 16,042. Imray, O., [Hartmann & Braun]. Aug. 9. Quantity meters.-A commutator motor meter has stationary fields produced mainly by permanent magnets m', m<2>, but partly by one or more coils h<1>, h<4> carrying a part of the current to be measured, derived from a main resistance S. The armature consists of flat coils carried on an aluminium disc a, and connected to a commutator c, the brushes of which are connected to the main resistance S. As the current increases, the retardation due to eddy currents in the disc a increases more rapidly than the driving effect due to strengthening of the fields ; compensation is thus obtained for the effect of friction when the current is small.
Patent GB-190118562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Manilla Rope
Inventor: RYDER HENRY
Filed: 1901-09-17
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 18,562. Ryder, H. Sept. 17. Machines for making ropes.- A machine for spinning manilla hemp rope yarn, with which an untwisted wire core is incorporated, is shown in Fig. 1. Hemp from a tub E passes through a leader m and over a picker q to a guide or regulator r, shown in detail in Fig. 2. The flat band of hemp passes through an aperture v in the regulator, and a fine-gaugÞ steel wire from a bobbin h also passes through the regulator and over guide pulleys 30 to the bobbin Q of the flyer H. By means of gearing from a shaft A the transversely-mounted wire bobbin and the flyer are rotated at the same speed so that the hemp is spun round the untwisted wire.
Patent GB-190119558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension Gas-lamps, Gas Chandeliers and Gas Brackets.
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 19,558. Breeden & Co., J., and Breeden, F. Oct. 1. Snzut-catchers for gas lamps, gasaliers, and gas brackets are duplicated and suspended centrally, just above the top of the lamp shade, by means of the central gassupply pipe. The smut catcher proper f consists of an arched or convex enamelled steel plate, which is fixed at its middle to the socket or connection c on the bottom of the gas-supply pipe a, at the junction of the socket c with the branch gas-supply pipe or pipes b passing to the burner. Surmounting the smutcatcher f is a bellshaped china or other vitreous covering or second smut-catcher d for protecting the down pipe and giving a finish to the device. The bell d, which is made in symmetrical halves, is supported by the tubular socket c, and is locked in place by a tubular china or vitreous ornament e, which may be surmounted by similar ornaments e<2>, threaded on the down pipe a.
Patent GB-190123378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 23,378. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Fleming, R.]. Nov. 19. Arc lamps.-A clutch lamp, for use on an alternating-current series circuit, is provided with two series and two shunt solenoids K, acting on two U-shaped iron armatures M', which are connected to opposite ends of a regulating-lever 0, linked to the clutch. The frame of the lamp consists of a cover-plate G connected by screws to a plate F, two yokes H, an insulator supporting a slotted central tube B, a clutch tripping-table, an insulated plate A, and supports C for the lower carbon-holder. The four solenoids K are wound on moulded composition bobbins, formed to fit together in pairs when connected by flat metal plates on their ends. The two pairs of bobbins are connected rigidly by bolting together metal angle-pieces secured on their lower ends ; they are supported by two flat U-shaped springs on the yokes H of the frame. Short iron cores are fixed in the upper ends of the shunt solenoids. Each movable armature M<1> carries a flat spring M<2>, attached at the middle to a rod, which is screwed adjustably into a block N<1>, pivoted in the regulating-lever 0 ; stops on the armature M<1> limit the deflection of the spring M<2>. The series armature carries a dash-pot on a stationary piston. The regulating-lever 0 is fulcrumed centrally on the tube B, and has a longitudinal slot to hold a screw securing a weight P, which can thus be adjusted to adapt the lamp for the strength of current to be used. The clutch link is insulated from the regulating-lever. A cutout consists of a contact-plate carried by insulators on the pivot block at the series end of the regulating-lever, so that its edge descends into contact with a stationary spring if the lamp fails ; the contactplate and spring are connected to the terminals of the lamp through a resistance S. This consists of bare iron wire mounted helically on a layer of insulating-material, such as asbestos paper, covering a metal tube, which is supported by a block on the plate A. The lamp terminals may be directly connected together by a switch on the cover G.
Patent GB-190202210-A (GB)
Title: Machines for Separating Coarse and Fine Material.
Inventor: SCOTT CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 2210. Scott, C. H. Jan. 28. Separating or sorting grain.-Relates to machines designed, more particularly, for the separation of the wheat and oats contained in the mixture of grains known as " succotash." The machine is shown in vertical section in Fig. 3, and one of the separating-elements is shown in plan in Fig. 1. The grain is fed into a hopper 5 provided with discharge openings 6 which supply the grain, through spouts 7, to sector-shaped hoppers 22, which cover the upper portions of the separating- elements. Each separating- element comprises, essentially, a fixed backing-plate 8 and a rotary disc 17 provided with a large number of perforations 18. The rotary discs move in close contact with the backing-plates, so that the perforations 18 constitute small pits or receptacles of dimensions suited to receive the grains of wheat but not the longer oat-grains. The inclination of each element is adjustable by means of supporting bolts 11 and nuts 13. The discs 17 are rotated by means of gear rings 47, pinions 48, and sprocket-wheels 51, which are driven by a single sprocket chain from a wheel on the shaft of the pulley 52. To each backing-plate is bolted a guard-plate or ring 24 which surrounds the rotary disc and serves to support the hopper 22 and the bearings of the rotary brush 43. The grain issuing from the swinging door or valve 26 at the right-hand side of the sector-shaped hopper 22 flows in a thin sheet on to the perforated disc 17. The stream of grain passes beneath a sector-shaped canvas apron 33, looped at its upper end and carried by a rod 32. Slats 34 are fixed on the upper surface of the apron. The pressure of the apron causes the wheat-grains to enter the cells 18, and also tends to keep the oat-grains lying flat on the surface of the disc. At the lowest point in its revolution, the disc discharges the oats into a shoot 60 communicating with a vertical spout 56, and any oats which may be resting on end in the cells are removed by the scraping action of loosely-pivoted plates 39, the lower edaes 39<a> of which rest on the surface of the disc on the ascending side. The wheat passes on in the cells 18 towards the brush 43, which is rotated by frictional contact with the disc. An opening is formed in the backing-plate 8 in the neighbourhood of the brush, and the bristles enter the perforations and force the grain out into this discharge opening, which communicates with a shoot 58 leading to the vertical spout 55.
Patent GB-190206994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Brakes for Road and other Vehicles.
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 6994. Norris, W., and Coulthard & Co., T. March 21. Brakes.-The brake blocks a of a hand-operated brake for a road vehicle are arranged on each side of one pair of wheels, and are mounted on independent swivelling or other levers b, which are connected in pairs by diagonal rods c to nuts e fitted on a right and left handed or other operating- screw f. The nuts e fit in guides in a frame i in which the screw f is mounted. The frame i is suspended from the axle or transom, and the screw f is operated by means of a universal coupling g and a rod h. The blocks a are inserted in clip-like holders l pivoted to the levers b, and are prevented from moving too far inwards by means of links, chains m, or springs.
Patent GB-190210074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Beer-pipes and the like.
Inventor: TABRAR JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 10,074. Tabrar, J. May 1 Couplings, disconnectible; flexible tubes used as couplings.-Beer pipes, hose pipes, or pipes of glass, earthenware, or metal are jointed together by a short pipe length B of rubber or like material secured to the pipe lengths A by the wire or band clips C having clipping balls or knobs at the ends. To lock or unlock the clips C, a key, Fig. 5, having a flattened socket is employed to turn together the balls terminating the clips, binding-straps, or link pieces. The clips C may have a double coil instead of a single coil.
Patent GB-190213854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches Worked by Electromagnets or Solenoids.
Filed: 1902-06-18
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 13,854. Siemens Bros. & Co., Ferreira, L. M. G., and Wilkie, R. June 18. Switches. - Relates to electrically - operated switches, means being provided for producing the separation of the contacts when the moving part of the electromagnet has nearly completed its movement. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. On a rocking shaft are fitted the contact-arms f, g, to which is attached the arm h having two studs i,j, between which the pivoted armature c has a certain amount of play. The armature c has two wings d. Should the magnet a be cut out and the magnet b energized, the armature c is thrown over, and, after having acquired momentum, strikes the stud j, and so operates the switch arm. Fig. 4 shows another construction, in which the arm d, carrying the contact u, has its lower end gapped and engaging with a pin p connected to the moving common core c of the solenoids a, b. In this arrangement, movement of the core compresses one of the springs prior to the movement of the contact-arm.
Patent GB-190214364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Lamps to Carriages and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GOODWIN FELIX
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,364. Goodwin, F., [trading as Wyncott & Son]. June 25. Lamp brackets ; carriage lamps.-Relates to means for securing a lamp to a carriage, cart, or other vehicle. A bracket a, Figs. 1 and 4, provided with a socket a<3>, is fixed to the vehicle. A spring-controlled lever a<5>, pivoted to the bracket, carries a tooth or projection a<7> adapted to pass through a slot in the top wall of the socket. A lug or projection b, on a plate b<1> fixed to the lamp, is formed so as to fit the socket, and is provided with a recess or notch b<2>. The end of the lug b is bevelled so that it may be forced past the projection a<7>. Upon inserting the lug into the socket, the projection a<7> snaps into the recess b<2>, as soon as the recess comes into register with the slot in the socket. Instead of the lever a<5>, a spring bolt may be arranged on the socket to engage a recess in the socketing part, which may be attached to the lamp or carriage, the bolt, in the latter case, being mounted on the lamp. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 9, an open-topped socket attached to the vehicle carries a spring catch a<5>, a nose a<7> thereon passing through a slot in the side of the socket. The nose a<7> engages an opening &c. b<3> in the lamp fitting b, when it is pressed into engagement with the socket. The fitting b may be attached to the vehicle in an inverted position, and the socket secured to the lamp. The opening in the socket to receive the fitting may be formed in the side instead of at the top.
Patent GB-190220495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Imitation Ceramic Ware.
Inventor: COURMONT CARLOS
Filed: 1902-09-19
Granted: 1903-09-19
Abstract: 20,495. Courmont, C. Sept. 19. Drawings to Specification. Papier mÔchÚ.-Decorative tiles, plates, tablets, placards, vases, and the like are made by applying to a base of impervious cardboard or asbestos, sheets of paper which are highly varnished, preferably with a solution of celluloid, and have a printed design upon them.
Patent GB-190223680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Concrete Flags, Blocks, or other Articles.
Inventor: RIGBY JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 23,680. Rigby, J. S. Oct. 30. Building-blocks; slabs; tiles.-Concrete flags, blocks, tiles, &c. are made from chippings, slag and other broken material mixed with Portland cement or lime; cracks are prevented by the addition of puzzuolana or trass, preferably in a dry state. The mixture is subjected to a high pressure in moulds, allowed to set for a few hours, and then subjected to steam, hot water, or both, under pressure in a closed chamber. Carbonic-acid gas may be introduced with the steam &c. to prevent discolouration. Plain or slotted iron or steel bars, rods, or strips may be embedded in the concrete.
Patent GB-190302592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waterproof Envelopes for Enclosing Explosives and Cartridges Containing Explosives, and in the Process fo their Manufacture.
Inventor: TIMMEL FRANZ
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 2592. Timmel, F. Feb. 3. Blasting and mining cartridges.-Consists in the employment of a mixture of a celluloid-acetone solution with an oil-acetone solution, for waterproofing cartridge cases. If the mixture is poured out and the acetone allowed to evaporate, the resulting film can be used to form the cartridge cases.
Patent GB-190309877-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Explosion Engines or Motors.
Inventor: LATZEL JOSEF
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 9877. Latzel, J. May 1. Annular-chamber type; crescentshaped chamber type; air and gas engines. - Fig. 1 shows a gas or other explosive engine, in which four impulses take place during each revolution. Similar engines may be made receiving any desired number of impulses. The casing is made of the form shown, and has, rotating within it, a piston b, in which there are four radially-movable vanes d, pressed outwards by springs. While passing from the point h to the point i, each vane draws in a charge through the branch p. This charge is compressed while the vane passes beyond the point i, towards the point k, and is exploded by the fuse q, when the vane has passed. The effective effort on the vane takes place as it enters the space o. The exploded charge is expelled through the branch r, by the following-vane.
Patent GB-190313134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Laundry Machines.
Inventor: BENNETT WALTER
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 13,134. Bennett, W. June 11. Washing-machines; starching clothes.-Fig. 2 shows a front view of a laundry machine, in which the clothes are boiled, washed, or starched in a hexagonal prism-shaped tub 2, made either of metal, such as copper or aluminium plates riveted together and closed at each end by a flanged plate, or of wooden boards bound together by metal hoops 3. The clothes and cleansing liquid are introduced into the tub through a hole 5 in a cover 4, which hole is then closed by a water-tight lid 6. The tub, which may have ribs, feather boards, or beaters projecting interiorly from the junctions of the boards, and is provided with a draw-off plug 7<a>, is mounted in an inclined position, and is rotated by bevel gearing from a shaft 14. The latter carries two loose pulleys 15, 15<a>, engaged respectively by a crossed and an open belt, and a fixed pulley 16, the boss of the pulley 15 having a sleeve-like extension 25, on which is formed a worm 24, gearing with a worm-wheel 23, which runs on a stud carried by the machine frame. As the wheel 23 rotates, an eccentric pin 22 works in the slotted end of a pivoted lever 19, the other end of which engages with a hinged fork 20 on a horizontal bar 17, so that the lather is reciprocated in guides formed by the framework of the machine, causing belt-shifting forks 18 to alternately move the crossed and open belts on to the pulley 16, and automatically reverse the driving of the shaft 14, and the rotation of the tub 2. When the reversing-gear is not required, the fork 20 is swung back out of engagement with the arm 19, and the bar 17 locked by a catch 26. In another form, the tub 2 rotates within a fixed casing, preferably of sheet metal, a flanged socket being bolted to the underside of the tub and keyed to the shaft by which the tub is rotated. The walls of the tub are perforated, and a thorough circulation of the cleansing-liquid is ensured by inclined webs or the like, bolted to the exterior junctions of the sides of the tub. The temperature of the liquid is maintained by steam admitted by a pipe leading into the outer casing. When the steam is turned off, the machine may be used as a hydro-extractor for removing excess of moisture from the clothes by rotating the tub at a much greater speed. For this purpose, a pair of fast and loose pulleys, of a small diameter, are mounted on the shaft 14, and while the crossed and open belts are riding, respectively, on the loose pulleys 15, 15<a>, a belt from a driving-shaft is moved by an ordinary belt-shifting fork, on to the small fast pulley, to drive the shaft 14.
Patent GB-190322620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fixing of Door Handles to their Spindles
Inventor: INGLIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-20
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 22,620. Inglis, W. Oct. 20. Knobs, attaching.-The knob B has a lining b of steel &c. with a number of projection d bearing on the internal surface o f the handle. One of the projections f forms a s p r i n g engaging the rack g on the spindle a. The spring is raised clear of the rack, to remove the knob, by a piece of pointed wire &c. inserted in the opening h. The lining b is held by rivetsj. In a modification, an arm on the spring projecting through a slot in the knob is used to raise the spring.
Patent GB-190323749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Pumping Apparatus.
Inventor: REEVES ROBERT HARRIS
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 23,749. Reeves, R. H. Nov. 2. Sewage and foul waters, treating aÙrating.-Fig.1 shows a pump D used for pumping sewage effluent from the tank E through the spray F on to the filter bed G. Air is introduced into the suction pipe B through the pipe A, the quantity being regulated by a cock C. The introduction of the air, besides having an oxidizing effect, also reduces the fluid friction within the pipes and also produces a more even spray than is otherwise obtained.
Patent GB-190328401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Arc Lamps
Inventor: PERDRISAT CHARLES
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 28,401. Perdrisat, C. Dec. 24. Arc lamps. - A lamp has its carbons directly connected with an armature, influenced by at least one solenoid in the lamp circuit. The carbon-holders a, b are pivoted at c<1>, c<2> to the insulating base-piece d, and are connected by insulating pivoted links f to the core g of the solenoid e, as shown. The adjustable stop h controls the ascending stroke of the core. Pivot c'is connected to the electric supply, and pivot c<2> to one end of the solenoid coil e.
Patent GB-190328781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Closers and Checks.
Inventor: BARLSLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 28,781. Bardsley, J. Dec. 31. Door-closing apparatus; hinges; door checks.- The upper polygonal end 23 of the spindle 22 engages an aperture in the bar 24 seated in the lower edge of the door. The lower end of the spindle forms a socket engaging the bearing- stud 25 formed on the floor of the casing 20. The upper and lower arms 27, 28 of the spindle 22 engage the shoulders 49, 50 on the plates 32, 33, shown separately in Figs. 5 and 6. The upper end 34 of the coiled spring 31 is hooked and engages the shoulder 35 on the plate 32, while the lower end similarly engages one of the shoulders 37, of which a number are provided on the plate 33, to allow the tension of the spring to be adjusted. On moving the door in one direction, the arm 27 turns the plate 32, winding the spring from the top, and the plate 33 is held at rest by the contact of the shoulder 47 with the stop 48 on the floor of the casing 20. When the door is turned in the other direction, the arm 28 winds the spring from the bottom, and the plate 32 is held against the stop 46 on the cover 21. In the closed position, the plates 32, 33 are both in contact with the stops 46, 48, the spring being always under tension When the parts are first inserted in the casing, the spring projects slightly, and the shoulder 49 clears the arm 27. The required tension is put on the spring by turning the rectangular cover-plate 21. The plate is then pressed down, so that its flange embraces the flange of the casing, locking the plate against rotation, and the shoulder 49 is brought against the arm 27. The cover is secured by screws or bolts. It may subsequently be removed and the contents of the casing may be lifted out without releasing the spring from tension. Oil or other liquid is introduced into the casing through an opening in the cover 21, closed by a screw plug. The spindle 22 is supplied with vertical wings, the motion of which is resisted by the liquid, thereby checking the swinging motion of the door.
Patent GB-190408423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Coin Actuated Apparatus.
Inventor: ESSLINGER OTTO
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 8423. Esslinger, O. April 12. Phonoyraphs &c.-In a coin-freed sale apparatus, the delivery slide a is connected by a bell crank n and a link o with a pin p which engages a wheel q of the driving-motor of a gramophone &c. and bears a finger r engaging a second wheel s. The operation of the delivery slide draws the pin and finger out of engagement, and leaves them to reengage under the influence of a spring t when one wheel has made several revolutions and the other has completed one revolution.
Patent GB-190410771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers
Inventor: HOHENSTEIN ARCHIE GERRY
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 10,771. Hohenstein, A. G. May 10. Cleaning pipes and tubes.-In connection with a water-tube steam generator, such as is shown in Fig. 4, steam pipes 43. cross the front and rear of the boiler in such a way that from suitable nozzles the steam may be directed over the exterior of the tubes for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190412335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 12,335. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges.]. May 31. Armatures.-The friction clutch which transmits power from a motor to a machine subject to sudden shocks forms a part of the armature. The laminµ of the armature are secured by the flange c, and the open end of the cylindrical interior is closed by a bose d. One or more springs press tapered cones f against the boss d and body of the armature. In case of shock, the surfaces in contact will slip. The interior of the armature may be tapered in the opposite direction to that shown, and the springs may then tend to pull the bosses together.
Patent GB-190412419-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Heckling and Cleaning Hemp, Jute, Rhea, Flax and other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 12,419. Smith, J. June 1. Hecking-machines.-Hemp, jute, rhea, flax, or other fibrous material is passed from above between a pair of perforated plates a, b, through which are passed needles f carried by plates g, which are reciprocated by cranks h operated b the gearing shown from the shaft l. The material is pierced by the needles and drawn through them,